"Clinical Academic Position in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialization"

Ivey Eye Institute

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Ivey Eye Institute of St. Joseph’s Health Care London and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University invites applications for a full time clinical academic position in Ophthalmology with a Glaucoma specialization.

The Ivey Eye Institute, which is the main referral center for eye disease in Southwestern Ontario, is committed to excellence in patient care, education and research. Its’ operating and minor procedure rooms, teaching facilities, urgent eye clinic, translational basic science and clinical trials research infrastructure, orthoptic service and diagnostic service provide a sound foundation for the Institute's excellent reputation. The specialists in the department are an integral part of the medical and surgical team, treating diseases and conditions of the eye for adults and children, and helping to diagnose general medical disorders.

Position Profile

The successful candidate will hold a Full-Time Limited Term Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or a Continuing Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor, depending upon experience and qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidates will have a track record of academic performance especially in research. The Department of Ophthalmology is affiliated with London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London and is presently comprised of 22 surgeons with busy clinical practices. The Department has a strong clinical research interest and is an accredited Royal College training program.

Academic and Clinical Expectations

The position involves all aspects of team-based patient care, including the evaluation, management, and treatment of adult patients. Some experience and willingness to assist in the management of pediatric patients while on-call would be required. The successful candidate must be interested in pursuing a strong academic career and will be expected to participate actively in the Department’s academic, research and education initiatives including teaching and supervision of undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees.

The position involves at least 40%-time commitment to research, education and/or administrative service activities in the Department, Hospital and/or the University dependent upon the appointment category.

Applicants considered at the rank of Associate or Full Professor must have demonstrated the ability to publish in the highest quality academic and subspecialty outlets and be a recognized expert in their field of research.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have an MD or equivalent and have specialty certification in Ophthalmology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent), be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario, and have completed training in or developed a focus of expertise that would be complementary to the department’s academic environment. Specifically:

1. Fellowship training in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma.
2. Experience in treating complex secondary glaucomas including, but not limited to pseudoexfoliation, uveitic, lens-induced and neovascular glaucoma.
3. Experience performing fistulizing surgery including trabeculectomy, and seton implants and minimally invasive bleb surgery (MIBS).
4. Experience performing trabecular bypass procedures (MIGS) which could include some or all of istent, hydrus implant, incisional MIGS surgeries such as GATT and other trabecular procedures.
5. Interest and experience with glaucoma testing modalities including visual fields and newer imaging modalities including anterior and posterior segment OCT.
6. A strong interest in teaching and collaboration within the glaucoma pod to expand and enhance clinical teaching & develop a “glaucoma curriculum” that includes specific exposure to rare and uncommon conditions and procedures as well as “bread and butter” glaucoma cases.
7. A track record in research productivity with experience and success in peer-reviewed grant application and publications.
8. The ability to collaborate effectively with all other members of the health care team and department staff.

Compensation

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be primarily composed of the following sources: Fee for service (OHIP billings) and Alternative Funding Plan.

To Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after December 14th, 2025 with an anticipated start of July 1, 2026, or as negotiated. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and statement of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three references, and also complete, sign and include the form from the following link: Application Form

Please send application documents to:

Scott McKinnon MBA, DIFA Manager Administration & Finance

Department of Ophthalmology

Western University

St. Joseph’s Health Care London

268 Grosvenor Street, Room B2-051

London, ON N6A 4V2

scott.mckinnon@sjhc.london.on.ca

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable affiliated institutions.

Posting number: 2025-026-CL